After last night’s rain showers we packed up wet tents just above Shadow Creek and we’re on the trail at 7am. After a mile or so lumbering along the creek we came to Shadow Lake, the first of what …
John Muir Update 7/25
No one slept much last night, as usual the night before a hike. Hit the trail at 8:30am and hiked the length of the Lyell Canyon (9+ miles) by noon. Had to keep pushing to get to the intended …
John Muir Update 7/24
We arrived in Tuolumne Meadows around 2pm and went straight to the wilderness center to rent a larger bear canister for Angelica. From there we set up our tent at the backpackers campground, and on …
5 Reasons for a Ladies Trip
Growing up, I saw that my mom had friends, but for some reason I'm not sure she ever got to experience girlfriends like I have. My family moved around a lot when I was a kid and I'm the type of person …
Backpacking 101
Hello! My name is Tara Brown: Mom, business person, and lover of nature. Living in the Santa Cruz Mountains on the central California coast, I had lots of opportunities for hiking and trail running in …
The Secret to Training for a Backpacking Trip
It is important that we enjoy our time in the backcountry, and physical conditioning is paramount. We recommend starting to train as soon as you can to prepare for backpacking trips. It is much …
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